Tuesday Storytimes for February

Join Miss Jennifer at the library every Tuesday for preschool storytime. Preschool storytime meets at 10:30 a.m. and is geared for ages 2-5, but siblings are always welcome. Each session consists of 20-25 minutes of stories, songs, and action rhymes followed by a craft. No registration is required. Here are the themes for February: February 1: Family February 8: All Sorts of Shapes February 15: Valentine's Day February 22: Down on the Farm

You've Read the Book, Now See the Movie

Some of the most popular books in the library right now are The Millenium Trilogy by Steig Larsson. If that doesn't ring a bell, you might know them by their titles: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played With Fire, and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest. Did you know that these three books have all been made into movies? There is currently a US production of the first book in the works, but all of them have already been adapted in Larsson's native country, Sweden. We have the first two movies at the library and we should have the last one on shelves soon. So if you enjoyed the books, come check out the movies and see Lisbeth Salander brought to life.

Guest Reviewer Brittany

Title: The Lightning Thief Author: Rick Riordan Summary: After learning that he is the son of a mortal woman and Poseidon, god of the sea, twelve-year-old Percy is sent to a summer camp for demigods like himself, and joins his new friends on a quest to prevent a war between the gods. Brittany Says: I liked it because they described a lot of detail in the book on what they looked like. I also liked when Percy was fighting they told a lot of description about the monsters.

Tax Forms Are Available at the Library

It's that time of year again... Tax forms are available to pick up at the library during regular hours. They are located on the black display cabinet near the entrance. Not every type of form is being distributed to libraries this year, so if there is something missing that you need, please see a librarian. You can pick up tax forms at the library through the end of April.

Guest Reviewer Tyler

Title: Stumptown Kid Author: Carol Gorman Summary: In a small Iowa town in 1952, eleven-year-old Charlie Nebraska, whose father died in the Korean War, learns the meanings of both racism and heroism when he befriends a black man who had played baseball in the Negro Leagues. Tyler Says: I liked how this black man was disrespected and Charlie Nebraska offers him friendship. Then later on the man offers him help coaching his baseball team.

The Harry Potter Display is Finished!

Our wonderful volunteer Toni has outdone herself yet again. The Harry Potter display is complete and more amazing than we could have ever hoped for. Through February 21, come to the library to marvel at the display and also enter our trivia contest to win exciting Harry Potter themed prizes. Here is a small glimpse of some of the magic you will see:

Happy Poetry Break Day!

Today is National Poetry Break Day! So that means at some point in the day, you should stop what you are doing and take a break to read a poem. It can be any type of poem that you want. Maybe you feel like reading something silly, so you pick up Shel Silverstein. Or you could go the serious route and read Emily Dickinson or Robert Frost. Either way, make sure you are prepared by having some poetry on hand throughout the day today. Happy (poetry) reading!

Have a Very Harry Afternoon at the Library

The library is currently home to a phenomenal Harry Potter display by our wonderful volunteer Toni Russo. To celebrate her display, and the fact that school gets out early, we are having a Harry Potter celebration at the library! On Friday, January 14 at noon, kids of all ages can come to the library for some Harry Potter themed snacks and a showing of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Feel free to bring a pillow and a sack lunch with you. Registration is not required so feel free to drop in!

Get Ready for Harry Potter...

Our amazing volunteer Toni has been getting ready for several months to do her biggest, grandest, most ambitious display yet (and if you've seen her other displays, that is saying something)! She has been working hard to bring Hogwarts right here to the library. Coming very soon to the Solon Library Display Case is Toni's Harry Potter display. The display will be chock full of items that any fan will immediately recognize. The library will also have trivia questions, a drawing for prizes, and a special Harry Potter movie event on January 14th. Keep watching here for more details or drop by the library to see for yourself.

New Movies at the Library

Our collection of family and children's DVDs at the library has been growing steadily over the last few years. But recently, we have purchased a large number of new DVDs that appeal to a wider audience. There is a whole new section of these DVDs to browse right next to the circulation desk. We have been buying recent movies, award winners, classics, and documentaries. Here is just a sample of some of the titles we have. Avatar Band of Brothers The Blind Side Breakfast at Tiffany's Eat, Pray, Love The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo The Hurt Locker Inception Twilight Up in the Air So come on over to the library and look at all of our new movies.

Pajama Time is Back!

After taking a break over the holidays, Pajama Time is back Wednesday night at 7:00 pm with Miss Kelly. Put your pajamas on, grab your favorite bear, and come to the children's section of the library to relax and share stories and rhymes. This weekly program is designed for children under 7 and their families. This program will last approximately 30 minutes. It's a great way to get ready for bed (toothbrush optional)!

Happy Birthday Jacob Grimm!

Today is the perfect day to revisit one of your favorite fairy tales. Jacob Grimm, one of the Brothers Grimm, was born on this day in 1785. Why not use his birthday as an excuse to go back and re-read your favorite version of Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, or Rapunzel. We have many different versions of Grimm's fairy tales at the library, so come on over and check them out.

Tuesday Storytimes for January

Join Miss Jennifer at the library every Tuesday for preschool storytime. Preschool storytime meets at 10:30 a.m. and is geared for ages 2-5, but siblings are always welcome. Each session consists of 20-25 minutes of stories, songs, and action rhymes followed by a craft. No registration is required. The themes for this month are: January 4: 1, 2, 3 Counting January 11: Let it Snow January 18: Let's Sing a Song January 25: Dinosaurs